[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 6]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 8505-8506]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                          HONORING TIBOR HOLLO

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                        HON. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 29, 2007

  Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Madam Speaker, it gives me great pleasure to 
recognize someone who has contributed significantly to the growth of 
Miami for more than 30 years. Tibor Hollo is a wonderful man whose 
impact on South Florida can be seen from its skyline. Over the years, 
Florida East Coast Realty, which Mr. Hollo founded in 1952, has become 
an integral part of South Florida's development.
  Today's skyline surrounding Brickell Avenue and Miami's financial 
district can be attributed to Mr. Hollo's vision. In 1972, he 
constructed Brickell Avenue's first high-rise building, which today is 
surrounded by countless others. In the years since, downtown Miami has 
changed drastically, many of its improvements a result of Mr. Hollo's 
entrepreneurship. It came as no surprise when Mr. Hollo received

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the Miami Visionary Award; he took chances, seized opportunity, and was 
rewarded for his determination.
  Today, Mr. Hollo continues to be involved with many projects in South 
Florida. His company, Florida East Coast Realty, is celebrating its 
55th anniversary and continues to play a major role in South Florida's 
real estate market. Included among many noteworthy projects over the 
years has been the construction of two United States Treasury buildings 
and a United States Justice building. It was fitting that he 
constructed the first high-rise apartment building of this millennium, 
opening the Bay Parc Plaza in January of 2000.
  Miami is a city that will continue to grow and inspire us. I am 
grateful and proud of Mr. Hollo's accomplishments over the years. He 
has left a legacy others have pursued and will continue to follow for 
years to come. Miami's high-rise architecture is truly unique and sets 
it apart from so many other large metropolitan cities across this 
country. Once again, as a fellow South Floridian, I would like to 
recognize Mr. Hollo for his outstanding achievements.

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